Dalton, PA Demographics

A map of Dalton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,264	1,194	89.3%	93.0%
Hispanic	83	34	5.9%	2.6%
Multiracial	62	31	4.4%	2.4%
Black	3	11	0.2%	0.9%
Asian	3	8	0.2%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.5%

Dalton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,415, a large increase from the 1,284 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dalton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dalton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dalton, that probability was 13.4% in 2020 and 19.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dalton is ranked the 818th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dalton was ranked the 858th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dalton's White Population

1,264 residents of Dalton, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dalton is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Dalton ranks 709th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Dalton's population has decreased from 93.0% to 89.3%.

Dalton is more White than neighboring Glenburn (86.9% White), and Factoryville (70.2% White). Dalton is less White than neighboring Waverly (93.9% White), Clarks Green (93.9% White), and Clarks Summit (90.8% White).

Dalton's Black Population

3 residents of Dalton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dalton is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Dalton ranks 1033rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Black residents' share of Dalton's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Dalton is more Black than neighboring Waverly (0% Black). Dalton is less Black than neighboring Glenburn (0.4% Black), Factoryville (6.2% Black), Clarks Green (0.4% Black), and Clarks Summit (0.3% Black).

Dalton's Asian Population

3 residents of Dalton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dalton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Dalton ranks 826th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Asian residents' share of Dalton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Dalton is more Asian than neighboring Waverly (0% Asian). Dalton is less Asian than neighboring Glenburn (2.6% Asian), Factoryville (1% Asian), Clarks Green (1.9% Asian), and Clarks Summit (0.3% Asian).

Dalton's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Dalton, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dalton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dalton ranks 845th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 144.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Dalton's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.9%.

Dalton is more Hispanic than neighboring Glenburn (2.7% Hispanic), Clarks Green (2.2% Hispanic), and Clarks Summit (3.7% Hispanic). Dalton is less Hispanic than neighboring Waverly (6.1% Hispanic), and Factoryville (9.9% Hispanic).

Dalton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Dalton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dalton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dalton ranks 735th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dalton's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Dalton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clarks Green (0.3% Native American/Other), and Clarks Summit (2.3% Native American/Other).

Dalton's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Dalton, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dalton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Dalton ranks 1425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dalton's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.4%.

Dalton is more Multiracial than neighboring Waverly (0% Multiracial), Clarks Green (1.3% Multiracial), and Clarks Summit (2.5% Multiracial). Dalton is less Multiracial than neighboring Glenburn (7.4% Multiracial), and Factoryville (12.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.